The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V255000·Announced 2020-05-07

Navistar Recalls 2018-2020 International Trucks Due to Engine Defect

Navistar is recalling 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 RH trucks because a wrist pin bushing failure may cause unexpected engine shutdown and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine connecting rod failure) that may result in an unexpected engine shutdown and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. The recall involves a defect in the engine where the wrist pin bushing of the connecting rod may fail.

This failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 8, 2020.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a detection system to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure. Engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL LT, RH
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
5,277

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LT
  • RH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · INTERNATIONAL

Same manufacturer · Navistar, Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · engine failure

See all →

Similar recalls